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Aureus - Domitian GERMANICVS COS XVI; Victory
| Gold | 7.8 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Domitian (Titus Flavius Domitianus) (81-96) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 92-94 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.8 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#252181 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Domitian in triumphal quadriga left, holding branch and sceptre; car decorated with image of Victory crowning trophy.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GERMANICVS COS XVI
Translation:
Germanicus, Consul Sextum Decimum.
Conqueror of the Germans, consul for the 16th time.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Domitian (GERMANICVS COS XVI; Victory) coin is that it features a unique blend of Roman and Germanic influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts the Roman emperor Domitian, while the reverse side features the Roman goddess Victory holding a trophy and a shield with the inscription "GERMANICVS," indicating the coin's connection to the Germanic tribes. This blending of cultural influences reflects the complex political and cultural dynamics of the Roman Empire during the late 1st century AD.
